2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Opel Combo
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Opel Combo 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 Fiat Palio (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Opel Combo. (64 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Combo weights approximately 90 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
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, 2003 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Palio | Combo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2840 mm |
