2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 148 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |