2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Palio II and 2006 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 442 kg more than 2006 Fiat Palio II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 74 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Palio II | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 74 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
