2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Justy 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Justy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Justy (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Subaru Justy.
Because 2005 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Subaru Justy (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2005 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Palio | Justy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
