2007 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 328 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2007 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 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 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 328 | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 328 | Palio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 995 kg |