2006 Honda Accord vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 850 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 2013 BMW M6 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 2013 BMW M6. 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | M6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
