2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Peugeot 307

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 473 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 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 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 307
Make Fiat Peugeot
Model Palio 307
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 102 Nm 200 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 202 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.5 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 995 kg 1468 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 50 L


 

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