2001 Ford Fiesta vs. 2001 Nissan MM
To start off, both 2001 Ford Fiesta and 2001 Nissan MM were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan MM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan MM (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan MM should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan MM weights approximately 859 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Nissan MM (372 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (145 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan MM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta. 2001 Nissan MM has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan MM will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Fiesta | 2001 Nissan MM | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fiesta | MM |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 976 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 106 L |
