2006 Acura RL vs. 2004 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (252 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 452 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2004 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RL | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3010 mm |
