2001 BMW 745 vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 56 kg more than 2001 BMW 745.
Because 2001 BMW 745 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 745 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
