2003 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,158 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 96 kg more than 2003 GMC Envoy.
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, 2003 GMC Envoy (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Envoy | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Envoy | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4158 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |
