2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 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 1,241 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Corsa (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa 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 773 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2008 Opel Corsa (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa 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 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio II | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |