2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 422 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3200 mm |
