2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1614 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2008 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Escalade | Palio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 565 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 54 L |