2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Palio II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Palio II would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 518 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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Palio II | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio II | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |