1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Toyota iQ 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Fiat Palio (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | iQ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 32 L |
