2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 245 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
