1993 BMW 840 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 386 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 BMW 840 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 1993 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 840 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
