2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2008 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Croma. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Croma weights approximately 174 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Croma. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Odyssey | Croma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 62 L |
