2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa 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 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 739 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Odyssey | Versa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
