2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 974 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Odyssey. 2008 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 141 L |
