1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 11 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari A10 weights approximately 140 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 2010 Ascari A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ascari |
| Model | Palio | A10 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2636 mm |
