2004 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Palio and 2004 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Smart ForFour weights approximately 65 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 Smart ForFour (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio. 2004 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Palio | 2004 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | Palio | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
