2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Isuzu Ascender were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 1265 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu Ascender 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, 2003 Isuzu Ascender (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2003 Isuzu Ascender has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Isuzu Ascender will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Isuzu Ascender | |
Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
Model | Palio | Ascender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3280 mm |