2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 244 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 43 kg more than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Odyssey. 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 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 79 L |
