2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2009 Pontiac G8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Pontiac G8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Odyssey | G8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |
