2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 4 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 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 945 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, 2007 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2007 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Palio | Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2870 mm |
