2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 435 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Because 1996 Lotus Elise 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 1996 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Palio | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 40 L |