2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Nissan Navara

To start off, both 2006 Fiat Punto and 2006 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto.

Because 2006 Nissan Navara 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 Navara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat 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 Navara (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Fiat Punto 2006 Nissan Navara
Make Fiat Nissan
Model Punto Navara
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 386 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.8 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 80 L


 

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