2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 973 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.
Because 2009 Honda Accord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Accord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio II | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
