2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,240 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | iQ |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 2985 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 32 L |