1999 Honda Today vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 2012 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Today | 750 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1902 mm |
