2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2009 Honda Odyssey and 2009 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,545 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 86 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
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 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
