2011 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2012 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1241 kg more than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Fiat Grande Punto 2012 Nissan Armada
Make Fiat Nissan
Model Grande Punto Armada
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 3750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 521 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 2506 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 5276 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 2014 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3129 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 106 L


 

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