2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Caddy 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 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 366 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
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 (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palio | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2690 mm |
