1994 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 445 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Punto | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2400 mm |
