2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 775 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 2002 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2002 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Palio | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
