2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 470 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 Mazda 6 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Palio | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |