2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 2 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 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 723 kg more than 2007 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
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2009 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Impala | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5670 cc | 3469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |