2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
Because 1972 Nissan Fairlady 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 1972 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Palio II | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio II | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2310 mm |
