2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Rover Streetwise
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Rover Streetwise were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Rover Streetwise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover Streetwise (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover Streetwise should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover Streetwise weights approximately 160 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 Rover Streetwise (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Rover Streetwise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Palio | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
