2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 905 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Navara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |