1994 Ford Fiesta vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fiesta. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 172 kg more than 1994 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fiesta. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fiesta | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fiesta | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 963 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
