2002 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2002 Fiat Palio and 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,467 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Palio weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Palio | 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Palio | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
