2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 122 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Palio II has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Palio II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio II | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |