1974 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1072 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2005 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2102 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
