2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Palio II and 2006 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Almera (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 292 kg more than 2006 Nissan Almera.
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, 2006 Nissan Almera (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 2006 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio II | Almera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1253 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
