2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Palio II and 2006 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (103 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Palio II | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |
