1995 Fiat Coupe vs. 2004 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2004 Nissan Altima is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Coupe (195 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Altima weights approximately 98 kg more than 1995 Fiat Coupe.

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, 1995 Fiat Coupe (295 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 1995 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Altima.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Fiat Coupe 2004 Nissan Altima
Make Fiat Nissan
Model Coupe Altima
Year Released 1995 2004
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1909 cc 2489 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 295 Nm 244 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1378 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 76 L


 

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