2010 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2010 BMW 550 and 2010 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2010 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 550 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 2010 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit, 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 550 | 2010 Honda Fit | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 550 | Fit |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 609 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |