1998 BMW 740 vs. 2000 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2000 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 516 kg more than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 2000 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 740 | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2810 mm |
