2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda That would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 290 kg more than 2002 Honda That. 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That 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. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2002 Honda That | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | That |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
