1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (60 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 240 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 54.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
