2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 9 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1643 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2012 Land Rover LR4 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. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Palio | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2885 mm |
