2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Corsa (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 185 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |