2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1275 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 Patrol is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Patrol (426 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 Patrol | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2980 mm |
