2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1340 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2007 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Palio | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 78 L |
