2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1133 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Jeep Commander is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Jeep Commander. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2010 Jeep Commander 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. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Palio | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
