2002 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 215 kg more than 2002 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, 2007 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Palio | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1337 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |