2003 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
