2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 300 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 120 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 120. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
