2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Palio II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Palio II would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Palio II (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
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, 2007 Fiat Palio II (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio II | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.9 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 | 1070 kg | 1280 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 | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |