1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Palio and 1996 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Palio (92 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio.
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 Skoda Octavia (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Palio | 1996 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | Palio | Octavia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |