2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 221 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Citroen Xsara (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2008 Citroen Xsara 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. 2008 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Fiat | Citroen |
Model | Palio | Xsara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |