2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V50 weights approximately 493 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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V50 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 V50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Palio | V50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
