2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, both 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour and 2010 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 407 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Accord Crosstour | 118 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |