1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (92 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 177 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Toyota Corona 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 1980 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
