2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2009 Nissan Cube is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Ford Fiesta (128 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Cube. (127 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Cube. 2009 Nissan Cube has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Cube will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fiesta | Cube |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
