2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Accord |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |