2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Because 2013 Ferrari 458 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 2013 Ferrari 458. 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (136 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Palio II has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Palio II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
Model | Palio II | 458 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 86 L |