2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (113 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 290 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 Toyota Avensis (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | Avensis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |