1998 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X1 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1998 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X1 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Step Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 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 X1 (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Step Wagon | 2013 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Step Wagon | X1 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4484 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2044 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
