2004 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2004 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. Both 2004 Fiat Palio and 2002 Volkswagen Lupo are equipped with a 999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Palio (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Lupo. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 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, 2002 Volkswagen Lupo (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Palio | 2002 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palio | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2330 mm |
