2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 1966 Riley 4 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 1966 Riley 4. 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, 1966 Riley 4 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | Palio | 4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |