1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 14 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 951 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio. 2013 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
