2000 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 26 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Palio. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |