1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1999 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Punto and 1999 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Terrano II (126 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 1018 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Terrano II 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, 1999 Nissan Terrano II (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Punto | 1999 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Punto | Terrano II |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |