1992 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 113 kg more than 1992 BMW 545.
Because 1992 BMW 545 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 1992 BMW 545. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 545 | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1669 mm |
