2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Opel Insignia 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 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Insignia (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 2009 Opel Insignia (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Palio | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2737 mm |
