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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Palio II (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (99 HP @ 4400 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 300 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 Opel Corsa (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio II | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.5 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 | 1245 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 | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |