1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 1999 Buick LeSabre and 1999 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick LeSabre (203 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio. 1999 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | LeSabre | Palio |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |