2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1420 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 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Fiat Palio | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Fiat | Bentley |
Model | Palio | Continental |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3065 mm |