2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 792 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2102 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
