2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V70 weights approximately 603 kg more 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, 2010 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2010 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Palio | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |