1998 Buick Signia vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Buick Signia. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Signia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Signia weights approximately 611 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Signia | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
