2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |