2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2005 Toyota Caldina
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 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Caldina (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Caldina 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 300 kg more than 2005 Toyota Caldina.
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 Toyota Caldina (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II. 2005 Toyota Caldina 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 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Palio II | 2005 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio II | Caldina |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |