2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar X-Type (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Jaguar X-Type (266 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | Palio | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 61 L |
