2006 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Grande Punto and 2006 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 448 kg more than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Nissan Frontier (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Grande Punto | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Grande Punto | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
