1999 BMW 740 vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 1999 BMW 740 and 1999 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 11 kg more than 1999 BMW 740.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey. 1999 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 740 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 740 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3010 mm |
