2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,768 cc, 2008 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 245 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, 2008 Nissan Almera (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Almera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1768 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
