2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Fiat | Mini |
Model | Palio | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |