2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 385 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 2007 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Palio | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
