2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
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, 2005 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (103 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II. 2005 Seat Altea 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. 2005 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Palio II | Altea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
