2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Mini One
To start off, 2005 Mini One is newer by 2 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 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Mini One. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini One weights approximately 65 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
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 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini One. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2005 Mini One | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Palio | One |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2480 mm |
