2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 450 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Odyssey | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
