1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Because 1971 Toyota Corona 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 1971 Toyota Corona. 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, 1971 Toyota Corona (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (129 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 51 L |
