2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 562 kg more than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Odyssey | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 352 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 | 2102 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2820 mm |
