2005 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Ulysse and 2005 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (276 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 207 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Ulysse | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ulysse | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
