2006 BMW 730 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 BMW 730 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 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 730 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
