2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Palio II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Palio II would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 482 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 2007 Kia Sorento 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, 2007 Kia Sorento 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, 2007 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II. 2007 Kia Sorento 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. 2007 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Palio II | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Palio II | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |