2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2006 Honda Accord 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. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| 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 | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
