2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
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 Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 540 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Kia Potentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1997 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Palio | Potentia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |