2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 511 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Because 1987 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 1987 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio II | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |