2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2005 Nissan Micra (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | Micra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 46 L |