2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 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 1,742 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 428 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 | 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Palio II | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1742 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |