2002 Fiat Palio vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1667 kg more than 2002 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Fiat Palio | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Fiat | Cadillac |
Model | Palio | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5639 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1892 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |