2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. 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 188 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 402 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2005 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 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 Odyssey | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Odyssey | 109 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2102 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |
