2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 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. Both 2009 Honda Pilot and 2004 Honda Odyssey are equipped with a 3,471 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Odyssey (252 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2004 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Pilot | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
