2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Espace (137 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Espace weights approximately 856 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.
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, 2003 Renault Espace (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Palio | Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
