2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Punto and 2006 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Sentra (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto.
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 Sentra (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Punto | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
