2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Honda Insight
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 85 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. 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, 2002 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2002 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Insight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
