2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2001 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Honda HR-V.
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, 2005 Fiat Palio (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2001 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | HR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 73 L |
