2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
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 Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 900 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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 Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2000 Toyota Tundra 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. 2000 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3270 mm |
