2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2008 Fiat 500 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat 500 (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat 500 | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 500 | Palio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |