2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Mitsubishi Dion were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Dion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 240 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 Mitsubishi Dion (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Dion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Mitsubishi Dion | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | Palio | Dion |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |