2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Rover Streetwise
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Rover Streetwise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover Streetwise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover Streetwise (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover Streetwise should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio.
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 Rover Streetwise (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover Streetwise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Palio | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
