2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 486 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda Tribute (266 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Palio | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
