2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Accent (101 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
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 (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Palio | Accent |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
