2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 523 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic 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 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio II | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |