1993 Honda Accord vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 1993 Honda Accord and 2010 BMW 118 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 118 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 2010 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 2010 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | 118 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
