2004 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Palio and 2004 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Sentra (127 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 266 kg more than 2004 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Palio | 2004 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | Sentra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2540 mm |