1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 8 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 239 kg more than 1999 Honda Odyssey. 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Odyssey | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
