2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 113 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Odyssey | Maxima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |