1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Saturn SC
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Saturn SC were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Saturn SC (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Saturn SC should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Saturn SC.
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 Saturn SC (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Saturn SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio. 1999 Saturn SC 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 Saturn SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1999 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Fiat | Saturn |
| Model | Palio | SC |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
