2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
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 Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 82 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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 Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2005 Nissan Sentra 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. 2005 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |