2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Acura CSX
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Acura CSX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Acura CSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura CSX (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura CSX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2007 Acura CSX.
Because 2007 BMW 120 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 2007 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura CSX, 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura CSX. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2007 Acura CSX has manual transmission. 2007 Acura CSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2007 Acura CSX | |
| Make | BMW | Acura |
| Model | 120 | CSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
