2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada

To start off, both 2001 Fiat Palio and 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 890 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 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 Oldsmobile Bravada (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 Oldsmobile Bravada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Fiat Palio 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
Make Fiat Oldsmobile
Model Palio Bravada
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 4195 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 62 HP 272 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 118 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 2250 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 102 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 76 L


 

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