2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto and 2009 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan NP300 (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Grande Punto | NP300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |