1996 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (107 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 925 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 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
