2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2010 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. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
