2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 28 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 411 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 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 (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio II | Crown |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |