2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Fiat Doblo
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Fiat Doblo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 440 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, 2008 Fiat Doblo (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Fiat Doblo | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Palio | Doblo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
