2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2004 Honda HR-V 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda HR-V weights approximately 100 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2004 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | HR-V |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2360 mm |