2002 BMW 332 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 388 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 332 | Accord |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |