2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 10 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Because 1978 Toyota Celica 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 Celica. 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 (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | Celica |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |