2002 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Toyota iQ is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Palio weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ.
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, 2012 Toyota iQ (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Palio | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | iQ |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 32 L |
