1996 Fiat Multipla vs. 1996 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Multipla and 1996 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Terrano (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Multipla. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 540 kg more than 1996 Fiat Multipla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Multipla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Terrano 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, 1996 Nissan Terrano (221 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Multipla. (144 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Multipla | 1996 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Multipla | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
