1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 40 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
