2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 5 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
