2011 Nissan Cube vs. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lancia Ypsilon would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Cube weights approximately 248 kg more than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 2011 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Cube | 2010 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Nissan | Lancia |
| Model | Cube | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
