2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto and 2008 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,768 cc, 2008 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande 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, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Grande Punto | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1768 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |