2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2012 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 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Odyssey | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 129 L |
