2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1663 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Palio | LR4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 86 L |