2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 2 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 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 9 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti FX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Odyssey | FX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
