2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 135 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am 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. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | Palio | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |