2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
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 Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Tercel (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 35 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
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, 1978 Toyota Tercel (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Tercel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Tercel |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
