1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Kia Elan
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Kia Elan were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Elan (149 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Elan should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Elan weights approximately 18 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.
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 Kia Elan (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1999 Kia Elan | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Palio | Elan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2260 mm |
