2013 Honda Odyssey vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, both 2013 Honda Odyssey and 2013 BMW 7 Series were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series 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 2013 BMW 7 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
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2013 Honda Odyssey | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Odyssey | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2047 kg | 2152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5152 mm | 5074 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2011 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |