1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today 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 191 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1246 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey | Today |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
