1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2001 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 2 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Agila. 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 Fiat Palio (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2001 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Palio | Agila |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |
