2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 195 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.
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 Toyota RAV4 (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 57 L |