2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 519 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 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (181 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Palio | Vaneo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |