2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (209 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
