2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 518 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima.
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, 2011 Nissan Altima (349 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Odyssey. 2005 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Odyssey | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 349 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |