2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Odyssey 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 25 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Odyssey | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
