2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | Armada |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 5555 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 106 L |