2011 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 807 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 2011 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Odyssey | Colorado |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2068 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |