2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1998 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 225 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, 1998 Lancia Dedra (128 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1998 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Palio | Dedra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 67.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |