2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Picanto weights approximately 18 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, 2008 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2007 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Palio | Picanto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |