2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2002 Mazda B2500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Palio (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 645 kg more than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 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, 2002 Mazda B2500 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, 2002 Mazda B2500 (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 2002 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Palio | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2990 mm |
