2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Celica. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 51 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica. 2009 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
