2012 Honda Odyssey vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 37 kg more than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Odyssey | Ram |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2033 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2790 mm |
