2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 606 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey. 2006 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Odyssey | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
