2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 2009 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Grande Punto | Quest |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |