2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Maxima is newer by 4 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 373 kg more than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2011 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Odyssey | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1990 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
