2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 406 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 341 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.
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 Peugeot 406 (197 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Palio | 406 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |