2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2006 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (245 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (227 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 505 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Odyssey | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
