2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2009 Nissan Titan 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 Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 106 L |