2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2003 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2004 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Odyssey (252 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Murano 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, 2004 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Murano. (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | 2003 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Odyssey | Murano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
