2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 530 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2140 mm |
