2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Palio II and 2006 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,524 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S60 (209 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Fiat Palio II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Palio II | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2524 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |