2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
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 Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 375 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio 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 Mobilio | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
