2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1295 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Fiat Palio 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Fiat Land Rover
Model Palio Discovery
Year Released 2003 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 997 cc 2495 cc
Horse Power 53 HP 0 HP
Torque 83 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 905 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 3770 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2550 mm


 

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