2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Palio II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Palio II would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 555 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 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Palio II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (136 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 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 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Palio II | 335 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 57 L |
