2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Because 1988 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | Palio | Commodore |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |