2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Camry. (147 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Camry.
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 (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |
