1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 461 kg more than 2008 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 325. 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 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2008 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Odyssey | 325 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
