2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 4 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 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Fiat | Daihatsu |
| Model | Palio | Terios |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
