1978 BMW B7 vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey

To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. Both 1978 BMW B7 and 2012 Honda Odyssey are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.

Because 1978 BMW B7 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 1978 BMW B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey, 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey. 2012 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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