2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (240 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Odyssey | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
