2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2005 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Lexus GS. (201 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lexus GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus GS. (302 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 2005 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Odyssey | GS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
