2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Palio II (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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 Fiat Palio II (103 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio II | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |
