2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1996 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | Palio | Marea |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |