2004 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2004 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Palio weights approximately 25 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
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, 1978 Nissan Cherry (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio. 1978 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Palio | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |
