2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Palio II and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Palio II (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 609 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Fiat Palio II (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Palio II | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio II | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |