2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 625 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 2011 Toyota Hilux 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 2011 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3090 mm |
