2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, 2011 Mazda 2 is newer by 8 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 2 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
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, 2011 Mazda 2 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Palio | 2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2489 mm |
