2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 708 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ulysse | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
