2004 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 330 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio. 2008 Mini Cooper 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. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Palio | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Palio | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
