1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 142 kg more than 1999 Subaru Impreza.
Because 1999 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Fiat Palio (129 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1999 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Palio | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
