2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 407 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 654 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 Peugeot 407 (316 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Palio | 407 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 66 L |