2000 Acura RL vs. 2005 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2005 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RL | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
