2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Musa weights approximately 280 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, 2004 Lancia Musa (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2004 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Palio | Musa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |