1996 Fiat Tempra vs. 1996 Nissan Skyline

To start off, both 1996 Fiat Tempra and 1996 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,568 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 230 kg more than 1996 Fiat Tempra.

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, 1996 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (111 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Tempra.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Fiat Tempra 1996 Nissan Skyline
Make Fiat Nissan
Model Tempra Skyline
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1372 cc 2568 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 75 HP 0 HP
Torque 111 Nm 367 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80.5 mm 86.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67.4 mm 73.7 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 1260 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2730 mm


 

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