2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Odyssey | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Odyssey | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3469 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |