2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Honda Insight
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 500 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. 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 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2003 Honda Insight | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Insight |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |