2012 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, both 2012 Ford Fiesta and 2012 Chevrolet Nubira were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fiesta (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. (119 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 261 kg more than 2012 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Chevrolet Nubira | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fiesta | Nubira |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1169 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4409 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1697 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2489 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
