1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (205 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 366 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. 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 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. 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) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Odyssey | Diamante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
