2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1104 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 2008 Honda Pilot 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. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Pilot |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 77 L |