2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Because 1981 Toyota Carina 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 1981 Toyota Carina. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | Carina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |