1984 BMW 628 vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (242 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 341 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Because 1984 BMW 628 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 1984 BMW 628. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 BMW 628 | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 628 | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |