1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Pony (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 120 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Pony.
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, 1996 Hyundai Pony (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1996 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Palio | Pony |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
