2002 Honda Accord vs. 2002 BMW X5
To start off, both 2002 Honda Accord and 2002 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 BMW X5. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW X5 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2002 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2002 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | X5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |
