2007 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Life |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
