2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1985 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 365 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, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1985 Pontiac 6000 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. 1985 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1985 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Palio | 6000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
