2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 70 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 Mitsubishi Colt (160 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Palio | Colt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |
