2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2011 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2011 Kia Picanto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 260 kg more than 2011 Kia Picanto.
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, 2001 Fiat Palio (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Picanto. 2011 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 2011 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Palio | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 35 L |
