2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2010 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 280 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 2007 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Express | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5133 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1778 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 79 L |
