2009 Fiat Multipla vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Multipla and 2009 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,487 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Multipla. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 116 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima.
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 Nissan Altima (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Multipla. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Multipla | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Multipla | Altima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 2487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
