2002 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 547 kg more than 2002 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Palio | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |