1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 9 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (169 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 870 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 2008 Toyota Hilux 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
