2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Corsa weights approximately 543 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, 2008 Fiat Palio (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |