2001 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Nissan Juke

To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 441 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.

Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford Fiesta 2012 Nissan Juke
Make Ford Nissan
Model Fiesta Juke
Year Released 2001 2012
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 880 kg 1321 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 4125 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 50 L