2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 240 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
