2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 317 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1975 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |