2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2006 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ulysse and 2006 Nissan Maxima 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 Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 228 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2006 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Ulysse | Maxima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2177 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |