Honda Accord 1995 vs BMW 5 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 162 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 22 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
| By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Accord) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 5 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
739 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Honda Accord uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Accord, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3200 | |
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