2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 661 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 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. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Palio | 159 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |