2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC70 (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 595 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.
Because 2005 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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 XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Palio | XC70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |