2004 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Ulysse and 2004 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 61 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2004 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra 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, 2004 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Ulysse | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ulysse | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
