2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 158 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |