2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 755 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 1973 Toyota Century 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 1973 Toyota Century. 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, 1973 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1973 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2870 mm |
