2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 100 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.
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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Palio | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
