2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Palio and 2001 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda 6 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 250 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.
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, 2001 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Palio | 6 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |