2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 166 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Swift. 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, 2005 Fiat Palio (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Swift. (77 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2002 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Palio | Swift |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2270 mm |
