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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 384 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 Mazda 6 (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 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 | 1242 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10 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 | 910 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |