2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 297 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |