2005 BMW 750 vs. 2006 Honda Accord

To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (245 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 436 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 BMW 750 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 2005 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2005 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 750 2006 Honda Accord
Make BMW Honda
Model 750 Accord
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 286 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 1474 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.5 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 65 L


 

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