2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 5 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 2,985 cc, 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1790 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2008 Jeep Commander 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. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Palio | Commander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 2985 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2790 mm |
