2004 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Palio and 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1124 kg more than 2004 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm) has 716 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Palio | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Palio | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 2029 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2830 mm |
