2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 955 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 Renault Grand Espace (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace 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 Grand Espace | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Palio | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 83 L |
