2002 Honda Accord vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 BMW 118.
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, 2002 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 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | 118 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
