2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2006 Isuzu KB

To start off, both 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2006 Isuzu KB were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 166 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu KB. (78 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu KB.

Because 2006 Isuzu KB is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Isuzu KB. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu KB. (170 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu KB. 2006 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2006 Isuzu KB has manual transmission. 2006 Isuzu KB 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 2006 Isuzu KB
Make Honda Isuzu
Model Odyssey KB
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3473 cc 2499 cc
Horse Power 244 HP 78 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 18.5:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 3060 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 76 L


 

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