2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki XL7 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 70 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 432 kg more than 2004 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Odyssey | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2102 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
