2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Opel Agila
To start off, 2006 Opel Agila is newer by 3 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Opel Agila. 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 Fiat Palio (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2006 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Palio | Agila |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
