2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |
