2009 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (156 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 321 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 Fiat Ulysse (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2009 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Ulysse | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Ulysse | Altima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |