2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra 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 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2008 Seat Alhambra 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 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Palio | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |