2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Magnum and 2006 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 353 kg more than 2006 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Dodge Magnum (530 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Magnum | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
