1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 523 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 7 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Step Wagon | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |
