2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Peugeot 207 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 200 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Palio | 207 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 49 L |
