2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Because 1990 Jaguar Kensington 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 1990 Jaguar Kensington. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Odyssey | Kensington |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
