2008 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Honda FR-V
To start off, both 2008 BMW 335 and 2008 Honda FR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 335 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 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda FR-V, 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 2008 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 335 | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
