2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Jimny (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 129 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 2007 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2007 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2007 Suzuki Jimny (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2007 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
Model | Palio | Jimny |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |