2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2009 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2009 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2009 Jeep Cherokee (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2009 Jeep Cherokee 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. 2009 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Fiat | Jeep |
Model | Palio | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |