2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 9 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (252 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Savana 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 2013 GMC Savana. 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, 2013 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Odyssey.
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2004 Honda Odyssey | 2013 GMC Savana | |
Make | Honda | GMC |
Model | Odyssey | Savana |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3429 mm |