2009 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2009 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Life |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 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 | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
