2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Honda Z
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 Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Z would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Z weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Because 2003 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2003 Honda Z | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |