2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2007 Nissan Almera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Almera (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Almera weights approximately 600 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.
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, 2007 Nissan Almera (248 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2007 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Almera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
