1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 874 kg more than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Odyssey | Viano |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3210 mm |
