2007 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2007 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Suburban | Palio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1908 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2380 mm |