1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2.
Because 1999 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota MR2 (176 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 87 L |
