2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 793 kg more than 2011 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 535 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 2011 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 535 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
