1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Because 1960 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Riley 4 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1960 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Palio | 1960 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | Palio | 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |