2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 7 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 149 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 902 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster. 2005 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Duster 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 | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Dacia |
| Model | Odyssey | Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2102 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
