1990 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 BMW M3. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M3 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
