1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 190 kg more than 1989 Vauxhall Belmont.
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, 1999 Fiat Palio (129 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1989 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Palio | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
