1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 236 kg more than 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Odyssey | 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Odyssey | Aurora |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2900 mm |