2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 613 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Odyssey | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
