2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |