2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Palio II and 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 505 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Palio II | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2600 mm |