2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Fiat Palio (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2004 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Life |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
