1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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, 1999 Fiat Palio (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Palio | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |