2007 BMW X5 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1999 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 X5 (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2007 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | X5 | Life |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2370 mm |
