2010 Honda Odyssey vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2010 Honda Odyssey is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life 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, 2010 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Odyssey | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey | Life |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5133 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1778 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
