2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (242 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Odyssey | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |
