1978 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Fiat Palio
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 555 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Electra 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 1978 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1999 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Electra | Palio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
