2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Palio II and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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 Mitsubishi Colt 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 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Palio II | Colt |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2972 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |
