2010 Honda Odyssey vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2010 Honda Odyssey is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 525 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
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, 2010 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Odyssey | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Odyssey | CL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5133 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1778 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
