2000 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 613 kg more than 2000 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, 2002 Renault Avantime (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Palio. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Palio | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Palio | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
