2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Honda FR-V
To start off, both 2009 Honda Odyssey and 2009 Honda FR-V 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 106 more horse power than 2009 Honda FR-V. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda FR-V weights approximately 323 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 58 L |
