2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,798 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 79 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.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1798 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |