2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 5 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 22 kg more than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Odyssey | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
