2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1980 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Subaru Coupe (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Subaru Coupe should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 192 kg more than 1980 Subaru Coupe.
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, 2001 Fiat Palio (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Coupe. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Coupe. 1980 Subaru Coupe has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Subaru Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1980 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Palio | Coupe |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |