2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Megane (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 315 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 Renault Megane (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Palio | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2770 mm |
