2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 BMW 520
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 BMW 520 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 520 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 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2005 BMW 520 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Accord | 520 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 211 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |