1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 1997 Xedos 6
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Xedos 6 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 132 more horse power than 1997 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1997 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 816 kg more than 1997 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Xedos 6. 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 1997 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | Odyssey | 6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |
