ACCORD vs ALTIS

ACCORD vs ALTIS in no terms is HONDA vs TOYOTA. Saying that, I mean If you are planning to own any of the two, you can atleast for once give a thought to other also. I wont be saying which one is better because there is no comparison among the two in any terms let it be power, capacity and other car specifications but still both will make you a proud owner providing you luxury, comfort and all features and feeling of a sedan model.

Apart from making a big difference on your pocket, the two cars differs big time in their basic features. Honda Accord starting from around 17 lakhs pulling up the range with top most varient to around 25 lakhs make it a bit difficult to push this car in you veranda. Where as Toyota Altis starting from around 10 lakhs and top varient coming in an amount of 14 lakhs makes it fit in your pocket easily.

Starting with the mileage both stands at 8.5-9 kmpl not making much difference to go for either of the two. Both the car a full equipped with all the latest look, feel and control features like Air Conditioner, Power Windows, Power DoorLocks, Power Steering, Anti Lock Braking, Driver AirBags, Passenger AirBags, Immobilizer, Folding Rear Seat, Rear Wash Wiper, Alloy Wheels, Tubeless Tyres, Central Locking, Steering Adjustment, Tachometer, Child Safety Locks, Front Fog Lights, Rear Defogger, Leather Seats, Power Seats, CD Player, Boot_fuellid and AM/FM radio.

The difference will pop up when we dig into the car technical specification and these will be more than enough to justify the difference in the cost and coverage.

Specifications	Honda Accord	Toyota Altis
Engine Type	SOHC i-VTEC	1ZZ-FE, Gasoline, 4 Cylinder inline
Displacement	3471cc	1794cc
Power & Torque	275 PS @ 6200 RPM, 339 NM @ 5000 RPM	132 PS @ 6000 RPM, 170 NM @ 4200 RPM
No. of cylinder	6	4
Fuel System	PGM-Fi	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
L/W/D/Wheel Base	4950/18451475/2800	4540/1760/1480/2600
Wheel Type/Size	225 / 50 R 17 (Radial, Tubeless)	195 / 65 R 15 (Radial, Tubeless)

But still HONDA ACCORD is HONDA ACCORD, TOYOTA ALTIS is TOYOTA ALTIS

BMW Z4 - Power Machine

Competiting directly with Porchse Boxter, BMW Z4 is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in two trims, the sDrive30i and the sDrive35i.

New BMW Z4 is a true expression for joy. The classic proportions of the stretched bonnet and short overhangs are complimented by the low seats near to the rear axle to grant the driver a perfect feel for the road. Reddot design award winner of 2009 is expertly customised with asymmetrical centre console to the optimally positioned instruments and round control elements that echo the legendary BMW Z8.

The best part of new BMW Z4 is that there are three engines to choose from and all of them are straight sixes. The new 35is with twin turbo technology is the highlight though - the 4.8 seconds 0-62mph time is about all you could want for. The other engines are a 2.5-litre and 3.0-litre.

History going back to 2002 when first version of BMW roadster was brought to public and designated as E85. Since then BMW roadster have never looked back and manufacturing moved from South Carolina to Germany have bought in latest features like straight six-cylinder pertol engine, seven speed sport automatic double clutch transimission, aluminium front axle, dynamic driving and stability control and rigid body shell.

Specification for Z4 sDrive30i

Wheels

Tyre dimensions front 225/45 R 17 W

Tyre dimensions rear 225/45 R 17 W

Wheel dimensions front 8 J x 17 aluminium

Wheel dimensions rear 8 J x 17 aluminium

Engine

Cylinders/valves 6/4

Capacity in ccm 2,996

Stroke/bore in mm 88.0/85.0

Max. output in kW (hp) at 1/min 190 (258)/6,600

Max. torque in Nm at 1/min 310/2,600

Power-to-weight ratio (EU) in kg/hp 5.8

Weight in kg

Unladen weight EU 1,490 (1,505)

Maximum permissible weight 1,745 (1,760)

Permitted load 330

Permitted axle load front/rear 800/970

Performance

Drag (cw) 0.34

Top speed (km/h) 250

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (in s) 5.8 (6.1)

Acceleration 0 - 1,000 m (in s) 25.2 (25.6)

Acceleration 80 - 120 km/h in 4th/5th gear (in s) 5.3/6.8

Fuel consumption

EU urban (l/100 km) 12.4 (11.9)

EU extra-urban (l/100 km) 6.2 (6.2)

EU composite (l/100 km) 8.5 (8.3)

CO2 emissions (g/km) 199 (195)

Tank capacity in I (approx.) 55

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