2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Alhambra 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, 2002 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2002 Seat Alhambra 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. 2002 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2002 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Palio | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
