2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Palio | Avella |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |
