2011 Honda Accord vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 59 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, 2011 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 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 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 | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
