2005 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2005 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Spark and 2005 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 564 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. 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, 2005 Fiat Palio (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. (70 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Spark | 2005 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Spark | Palio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1242 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 776 kg | 1340 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
