2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 185 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, 2000 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 23.0:1 |
| 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 | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
