2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 MCC Smart
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 MCC Smart were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 MCC Smart.
Because 2003 MCC Smart 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 2003 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Fiat | MCC |
| Model | Palio | Smart |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
