2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1540 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Palio | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2745 mm |
