2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Stilo would be higher. Both 2001 Fiat Stilo and 2008 Fiat Palio are equipped with a 1,242 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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 Fiat Stilo (114 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm). This means 2001 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Stilo | Palio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 47 L |
