2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Palio II (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 296 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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, 2006 Fiat Palio II (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Palio II has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Palio II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio II | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
