1996 Fiat Palio vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (60 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1245 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 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Palio | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 54.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2895 mm |
