2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Retona weights approximately 730 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Because 2003 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2003 Kia Retona | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Palio | Retona |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |