2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 1984 Toyota Soarer 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 1984 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1984 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1984 Toyota Soarer 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. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Palio | Soarer |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |