1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Holden Astra
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Holden Astra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Holden Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Holden Astra.
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 Holden Astra (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Palio | 1999 Holden Astra | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | Palio | Astra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |