2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Palio II and 2006 Saturn Relay were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Relay (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 101 kg more than 2006 Saturn Relay.
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 Saturn Relay (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II. 2006 Saturn Relay has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Palio II has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Palio II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Saturn Relay will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Fiat | Saturn |
| Model | Palio II | Relay |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |
