2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Suzuki Swift (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
Model | Palio | Swift |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |