2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Palio II and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 98 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Palio II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Palio II | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
