2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Palio and 2001 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour.
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 Smart ForFour (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | Palio | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 47 L |
