2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Palio II (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown 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 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Palio II, 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Palio II | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio II | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |