2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 285 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.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Palio | Tribute |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |