2008 Dodge Caliber vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Caliber 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 750 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 Dodge Caliber (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Dodge | Fiat |
Model | Caliber | Palio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 54 L |