2007 BMW 120 vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 8 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 84 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 606 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 120 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
