2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 545 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, 2003 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 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 | 2003 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
