2008 BMW 135 vs. 2005 Honda Lagreat
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Lagreat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Lagreat would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Lagreat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 402 kg more than 2008 BMW 135.
Because 2008 BMW 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Lagreat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Lagreat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 2005 Honda Lagreat | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 135 | Lagreat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
