2004 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Palio and 2004 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 618 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.
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, 2004 Opel Vectra (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Palio | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio | Vectra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2620 mm |