2000 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 9 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Palio weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2009 Suzuki Equator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Palio. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Palio | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Palio | Equator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
