2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 4 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 862 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 2012 Nissan Navara 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. 2012 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Grande Punto | Navara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |