1992 Honda Accord vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1992 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1992 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 120 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 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord, 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 120 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | 120 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
