2002 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2005 Kia Picanto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Palio weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 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, 2002 Fiat Palio (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto. 2005 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Palio | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Palio | Picanto |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1084 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 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 | 65 L | 35 L |