2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Volvo V40
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V40 (108 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Volvo V40.
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 Volvo V40 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Palio | V40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
