1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Palio (107 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 525 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Palio | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
