1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 13 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 406 kg more than 2012 Mazda 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 2012 Mazda 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, 2012 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Odyssey | 6 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2789 mm |