2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2009 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 244 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |