2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 7 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (240 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 142 kg more than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne (390 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Odyssey | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
