2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 544 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Pickup. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 2006 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Odyssey | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2960 mm |
