2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1998 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 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, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
