Optima Yellow Top 34/78 vs. Odyssey PC 1200MJ

[wingsofwar20]

I am getting a new battery to power my monster system. I am looking at both an Optima Yellow Top 34/78 and an Odyssey. Both can be purchased for under $160.00. Honestly I'm leaning toward the Odyssey. I just though I'd get some input from you guys. Heres the specs:

Odyssey PC 1200MJ Specs:

* 1200 cranking amps for 5 seconds

* 1090 cranking amps for 10 seconds

* 900 cranking amps for 20 seconds

* Short circuit current over 2600A

* 78 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load

* With metal jacket and female brass terminal w/M6 SS bolt

* Length 7.87"

* Width 6.66"

* Height 7.55"

* Weighs 38.2 lbs

Odyssey design:

* 3 year full warranty

* Rugged Drycell sealed design

* Military grade

* Vibration resistant

* 60% more starting power

* Deep discharge reserve power

* 2 year storage life

* 8-12 year design life

* Can be mounted in any orientation

Optima Yellow Top Model Number D34/78 Performance Specs:

*Voltage 12v

*Cold Cranking Amps @ 0F 750

*Cranking Amps @ 32F 870

*Reserve Capacity 120 minutes at 25amps

*Capacity (C/20 Rate) 55

*Internal Resistance (ohms) .0028

PHYSICAL SPECS

*Length 10"

*Width 6 7/8"

*Height 7 13/16"

*Mimimum Weight (lbs) 43.5

*Type Post/Terminal Dual SAE & GM

*BCI Group 34/78

All thoughts welcome thanx.

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[TwistedMovistar 10+ year member]

bump cause i need an answer

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

where is this battery going to go, i suggest one of scotties G31 yellow tops if he still has any left, 100+shipping for a great battery that looks brand new, if your going for a new batt just pay the extra for a 2150 or so, you will be better in the long rung

 

[scottiej 10+ year member]

I am getting a new battery to power my monster system. I am looking at both an Optima Yellow Top 34/78 and an Odyssey. Both can be purchased for under $160.00. Honestly I'm leaning toward the Odyssey. I just though I'd get some input from you guys. Heres the specs:
Odyssey PC 1200MJ Specs:

* 1200 cranking amps for 5 seconds

* 1090 cranking amps for 10 seconds

* 900 cranking amps for 20 seconds

* Short circuit current over 2600A

* 78 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load

* With metal jacket and female brass terminal w/M6 SS bolt

* Length 7.87"

* Width 6.66"

* Height 7.55"

* Weighs 38.2 lbs

Odyssey design:

* 3 year full warranty

* Rugged Drycell sealed design

* Military grade

* Vibration resistant

* 60% more starting power

* Deep discharge reserve power

* 2 year storage life

* 8-12 year design life

* Can be mounted in any orientation

Optima Yellow Top Model Number D34/78 Performance Specs:

*Voltage 12v

*Cold Cranking Amps @ 0F 750

*Cranking Amps @ 32F 870

*Reserve Capacity 120 minutes at 25amps

*Capacity (C/20 Rate) 55

*Internal Resistance (ohms) .0028

PHYSICAL SPECS

*Length 10"

*Width 6 7/8"

*Height 7 13/16"

*Mimimum Weight (lbs) 43.5

*Type Post/Terminal Dual SAE & GM

*BCI Group 34/78

All thoughts welcome thanx.

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The only spec. I see that you can use to compare the two above is the reserve capacity. The Odyssey battery that would most closely match the G34/78 Optima is the G34/78 (PC1500) from Odyssey. So... between the two above... the obvious choice is the Optima.