2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Sentra (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 Nissan Sentra.
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, 1999 Nissan Sentra (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 1999 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
