2000 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Palio weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Palio. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Palio. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Palio | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |