2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1345 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 140 L |
