1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 240 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 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara 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 Solara | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Solara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
