2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2009 Nissan GT-R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2009 Nissan GT-R 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, 2009 Nissan GT-R 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, 2009 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2009 Nissan GT-R 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. 2009 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Nissan GT-R | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | GT-R |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 478 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |