2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Fiat 500 and 2008 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (175 HP) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Altima weights approximately 560 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. 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, 2008 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (146 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat 500 | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 76 L |