2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,330 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 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 Corolla (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
