1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 300 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.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 57 L |
