2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2009 Honda Odyssey and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 90 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 39 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 (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord 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 2009 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Odyssey Accord
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Minivan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.3:1 10.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1461 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 65 L


 

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