1999 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 1999 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Sirion 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daihatsu Sirion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 72 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion.
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 Fiat Palio (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Daihatsu Sirion | 1999 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
Model | Sirion | Palio |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |