1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Palio | 109 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
