2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 53 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
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 Odyssey (332 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 332 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |