2007 Honda Accord vs. 2008 BMW 320

To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 87 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.

Because 2008 BMW 320 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 2008 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Accord 2008 BMW 320
Make Honda BMW
Model Accord 320
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1418 kg 1505 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 63 L


 

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