2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 850 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Because 2005 Kia Retona 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, 2005 Kia Retona 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, 2005 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2005 Kia Retona | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Palio | Retona |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |