2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1017 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.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | Palio | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |