2005 Acura TL vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 377 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
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, 2006 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | TL | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
