2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Renault Clio (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Palio | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 15.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |