2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 490 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, 2013 Toyota Prius (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |