2011 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 432 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Odyssey | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1967 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
