2007 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 775 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | Life |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
