2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 635 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Palio | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2624 mm |
