2011 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 721 kg more than 2010 Ascari A10.
Because 2010 Ascari A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey. 2011 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2010 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2010 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Honda | Ascari |
| Model | Odyssey | A10 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2001 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2636 mm |
