2003 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 8 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 67 kg more than 2003 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
