2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Opel Tigra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Tigra weights approximately 290 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 Opel Tigra (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2007 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio | Tigra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
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 | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |