2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
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 Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1218 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 99 L |
