1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone.
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, 1975 Subaru Leone (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio. 1975 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Palio | Leone |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
