2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2001 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Palio and 2001 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,905 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Ram (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Ram weights approximately 975 kg more than 2001 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Ram 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, 2001 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio. 2001 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 2001 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Fiat | Dodge |
| Model | Palio | Ram |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2790 mm |
