2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Thalia weights approximately 5 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 Thalia (105 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm). This means 2008 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2008 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Palio | Thalia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1149 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 | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2473 mm |