2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 2 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 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Palio | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
