1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 60 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Palio | Familia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
