2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour and 2010 BMW 120 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 103 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 421 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, 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Accord Crosstour | 120 |
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 | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |