2009 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 530 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 2009 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda City, 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2004 Honda City | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 530 | City |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
