2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
