2008 Acura RL vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2008 Acura RL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RL weights approximately 157 kg more than 2007 Honda Odyssey. 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, 2008 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RL | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RL | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 79 L |