2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,246 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 335 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 Opel Meriva (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 17.8 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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |