2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 55 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord.
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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio II | Accord |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |