2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Palio II (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa.
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, 1997 Seat Arosa (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (103 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II. 1997 Seat Arosa has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Palio II has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Palio II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Seat Arosa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Palio II | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |
