2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 250 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio II | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 8.9 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 | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |