2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 185 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, 2008 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2008 Honda Fit 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. 2008 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Fit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 41 L |
