2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,299 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 786 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Avalanche | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5299 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5152 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2011 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |