2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Korando (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Because 2002 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Palio | Korando |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
