2004 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 677 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Palio | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |