2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2010 Seat Ibiza is newer by 5 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Ibiza (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 271 kg more than 2010 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2010 Seat Ibiza (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2010 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Palio | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
