1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 14 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 560 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 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio. 2013 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Venza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
