2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 545 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Palio | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |