1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Lexus LX
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Lexus LX were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lexus LX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus LX weights approximately 1380 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.
Because 1999 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lexus LX will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio. 1999 Lexus LX has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lexus LX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1999 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Fiat | Lexus |
| Model | Palio | LX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |
