2012 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Fiat Siena would be higher. 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 148 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 927 kg more than 2010 Fiat Siena. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Siena. 2012 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Siena 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 Odyssey | 2010 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Odyssey | Siena |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2001 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 54 L |
