2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1295 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2006 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2006 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Palio | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 95 L |
