2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 1998 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2005 Fiat Doblo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 131 kg more than 1998 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1998 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Doblo | 1998 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Doblo | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
