1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 6 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept weights approximately 215 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Palio | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 62 L |
