2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 137 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) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |