2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,327 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 Wagon R+ 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Palio | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 41 L |
