2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2001 Honda Capa
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Capa would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Capa weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
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, 2003 Fiat Palio (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Capa. 2001 Honda Capa has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2001 Honda Capa | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Capa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |