2000 Fiat Palio vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Fiat Palio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Fiat Palio. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Palio. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Palio | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |
