2007 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 266 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 320 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
