2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Agila weights approximately 30 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 Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Opel Agila | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio | Agila |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 41 L |