2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 1997 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 32 kg more than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. (186 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Odyssey | 1997 Honda Step Wagon | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Odyssey | Step Wagon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3469 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2810 mm |