2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio.
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 Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | Sentra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |