2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart ForFour weights approximately 56 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.
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, 2008 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour. 2002 Smart ForFour 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 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | Palio | ForFour |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |