1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1998 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1998 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Palio 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 7 more horse power than 1998 Opel Corsa. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Corsa weights approximately 89 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, 1998 Opel Corsa (82 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 1998 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Palio | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 54.8 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 44 L |
