2004 BMW 325 vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2003 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
