1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1993 Ford Orion
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 30 kg more than 1993 Ford Orion.
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, 1993 Ford Orion (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Palio | 1993 Ford Orion | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Orion |
Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1050 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |