2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 330 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 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Palio | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2740 mm |
