2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 21 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault 21 (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault 21 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Renault 21 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Renault 21 (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1990 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Palio | 21 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
