2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 162 kg more than 2004 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2004 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender 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.
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2004 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Odyssey | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 328 Nm | 301 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 93 L |