2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Because 2007 Jaguar XK8 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 2007 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Odyssey | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
