2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (103 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester 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 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Palio II | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
