1996 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Honda That
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Palio (92 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Palio weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Fiat Palio (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 2005 Honda That | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | That |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
