2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 BMW 630 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 689 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 630 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 630. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Accord | 2009 BMW 630 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Accord | 630 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |