1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 457 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Palio | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
