2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 548 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 325 | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |