2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 354 kg more than 1996 Toyota Starlet.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 1996 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
