1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Palio and 1996 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Sonata (94 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (60 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 325 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.
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 Hyundai Sonata (160 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Palio | 1996 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | Palio | Sonata |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |