2011 Honda Odyssey vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1211 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey | Life |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1998 |
| 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 | 248 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 2001 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
