2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 675 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Audi A8 (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A8 | Palio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
