1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Palio and 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (92 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT weights approximately 500 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT (280 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Palio | 3000GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
