1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 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, 1961 Land Rover A 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Palio | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
