2010 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Odyssey would be higher. Both 2010 Honda Odyssey and 2011 Infiniti EX are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 384 kg more than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Because 2011 Infiniti EX 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 2011 Infiniti EX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Odyssey | EX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5133 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1778 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
