2007 Honda Accord vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 2 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Because 2009 BMW 330 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 2009 BMW 330. 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
