2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2003 Honda NSX

To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 676 kg more than 2003 Honda NSX.

Because 2006 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda NSX. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Odyssey 2003 Honda NSX
Make Honda Honda
Model Odyssey NSX
Year Released 2006 2003
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3474 cc 2975 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 249 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 287 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2106 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 70 L


 

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