1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 13 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Palio | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2548 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
