2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Quest weights approximately 609 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2010 Nissan Quest 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. 2010 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | Quest |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 76 L |