2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti is newer by 6 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), 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti (94 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 90 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Palio | Lacetti |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| 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 | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
