2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 358 kg more than 2003 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, 1995 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Accord |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |