2006 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Grande Punto and 2006 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 335 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.
Because 2006 Nissan Quest is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Quest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (201 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest 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 Quest | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Grande Punto | Quest |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |