2012 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, both 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Infiniti EX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Infiniti EX are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 345 kg more than 2012 Infiniti EX.
Because 2012 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 2012 Infiniti EX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Infiniti EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Odyssey | EX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 248 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
