2007 BMW 335 vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
Because 2007 BMW 335 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 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 335 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1531 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
