1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Renault Spider.
Because 2000 Renault Spider 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 2000 Renault Spider. 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, 2000 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2000 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Palio | Spider |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
