2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 Mitsubishi Pajero (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Palio | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
