2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1977 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
