2008 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Stilo and 2008 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 340 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 Stilo (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Stilo | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Stilo | Palio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 47 L |
