2005 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 87 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
