2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 1998 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |