2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 321 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
