2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life 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 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2370 mm |
