2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (242 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Camry weights approximately 256 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
