2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 124 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 603 kg more than 2010 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Odyssey. 2010 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Defender | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5133 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1778 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |