2000 Fiat Palio vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Fiat Palio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Palio weights approximately 144 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Palio. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Palio | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |