2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Honda Mobilio were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 140 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
