2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Highlander 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, 2006 Toyota Highlander 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, 2006 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
