2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Isuzu I-290
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Isuzu I-290. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Isuzu I-290 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 (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 Isuzu I-290.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Isuzu I-290. 2009 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2007 Isuzu I-290 has manual transmission. 2007 Isuzu I-290 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Isuzu I-290 | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Odyssey | I-290 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |
