2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 530 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 Mazda 6 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Palio | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |