2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Sentra and 2012 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 155 kg more than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. 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, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | |
Make | Nissan | Fiat |
Model | Sentra | Grande Punto |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4575 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1511 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |