2012 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, both 2012 BMW X5 and 2012 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1393 kg more than 2012 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW X5 | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | X5 | Jazz |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 609 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 42 L |