2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Palio (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Because 1971 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Fiat Palio (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | Palio | 4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |