2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 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 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1475 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Fiat | Bentley |
Model | Palio | Continental |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1403 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |