2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 2 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 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (252 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2006 Pontiac GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Pontiac GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Odyssey. 2004 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2006 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 2006 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Odyssey | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
