2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Lexus GX
To start off, 2012 Lexus GX 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GX weights approximately 961 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GX 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, 2012 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Odyssey | GX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 87 L |
