2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Odyssey (240 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester 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, 2006 Subaru Forester 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 (328 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Odyssey | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
