1997 Fiat Scudo vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Scudo and 1997 Nissan Rasheen were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Fiat Scudo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 125 kg more than 1997 Fiat Scudo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Fiat Scudo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Scudo. 1997 Nissan Rasheen has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Scudo has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Scudo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Fiat Scudo | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Scudo | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
