2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2009 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 356 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Avalanche | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 79 L |
