1978 Honda Accord vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
