2011 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2011 Fiat Grande Punto and 2011 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan NP300 (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 2011 Nissan NP300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan NP300 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Grande Punto | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
