2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 275 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, 2005 Honda Civic (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |