1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Palio (60 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Palio weights approximately 199 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Fiat Palio (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 1978 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Palio | 4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
