2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 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 2006 BMW 530. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 530 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2360 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
