2010 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Honda Odyssey

To start off, both 2010 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 793 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2010 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Honda Insight 2010 Honda Odyssey
Make Honda Honda
Model Insight Odyssey
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1300 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 98 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 1000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type CVT Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1237 kg 2030 kg
Vehicle Length 4376 mm 5133 mm
Vehicle Width 1694 mm 1958 mm
Vehicle Height 1427 mm 1778 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 3000 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.5 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 5.9 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 79 L


 

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