2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 4 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Chevrolet Nubira | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Fiesta | Nubira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |