2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 7 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Forte weights approximately 382 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, 2012 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 2012 Kia Forte has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Forte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Palio | Forte |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1288 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |