2012 Honda Fit vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2012 Honda Fit and 2012 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 881 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit. 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit. 2012 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Fit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Fit | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Fit | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 2033 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1524 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |
