2008 Honda Accord vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 BMW 118 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 2010 BMW 118. 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, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Accord | 118 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |