1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 12 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2011 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Palio | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 47 L |
