2002 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Fiat Palio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 95 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 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Palio | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | Corona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |