1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (73 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 20 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 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Palio | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Palio | Golf |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |