1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 125 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 2006 Toyota Tundra 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, 2006 Toyota Tundra 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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
