2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1997 Kia Joice
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 Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Joice would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice 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 Joice | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Palio | Joice |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |