2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 4 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (252 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Odyssey | Commander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2790 mm |
