2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2010 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2010 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2010 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
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2009 Hyundai Tucson | 2010 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Tucson | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5133 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1778 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |