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 1,666 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 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 Honda Civic weights approximately 27 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
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 | 1596 cc | 1666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 94.4 mm |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |