2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 337 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 1993 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |
