2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 185 kg more than 1958 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Fiat Palio (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | 211 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2230 mm |
