2012 Honda CR-Z vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, both 2012 Honda CR-Z and 2012 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Honda CR-Z. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda CR-Z.
Because 2012 BMW 525 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 2012 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-Z, 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-Z. (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-Z. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda CR-Z has manual transmission. 2012 Honda CR-Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Honda CR-Z | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | CR-Z | 525 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |