2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 646 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Cresta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Odyssey | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
