2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 76 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S60. (179 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 533 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60. 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, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S60. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Odyssey | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
