1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa 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 7 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 235 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
