2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 131 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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Insight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
