2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 845 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
Model | Palio | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |