2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute

To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 58 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.

Because 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Palio 2009 Mazda Tribute
Make Fiat Mazda
Model Palio Tribute
Year Released 2008 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1697 cc 2960 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 240 HP
Torque 135 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.1 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 20.3:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 1128 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 62 L