2002 Fiat Palio vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2002 Fiat Palio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 245 kg more than 2002 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Vauxhall Victor 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 1973 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Palio | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | Palio | Victor |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |