2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
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 Sparky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sparky would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sparky is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sparky weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2005 Toyota Sparky 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, 2005 Toyota Sparky 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, 2005 Toyota Sparky (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Sparky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2005 Toyota Sparky 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. 2005 Toyota Sparky will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | Sparky |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |