2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 167 kg more than 2007 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Odyssey | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
