2003 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 71 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Because 2003 BMW 530 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 2003 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 530 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
