2008 Acura TL vs. 2004 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (252 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Odyssey.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2004 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | TL | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3010 mm |
