1993 Honda Accord vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 18 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 2011 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 220 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 2011 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 2011 BMW 120. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | 120 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| 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 | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
