2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Palio II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Palio II would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2006 Fiat Palio II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 2007 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Palio II, 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 74 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II. 2007 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Palio II has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Palio II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Palio II | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio II | Patrol |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 74 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 135 L |