2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 487 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio II | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
