2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Toyota Corona 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 1964 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |