2009 BMW 520 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW 520. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 BMW 520 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 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 520 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 520 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
