2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2008 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 Fiat Palio (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Palio | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
