2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
