2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Because 1957 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 1957 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Corona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
