2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
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, 2003 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | Punto | Palio |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 20.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |