2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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. 2012 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2012 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | Palio | Terracan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |