1985 Seat Malaga vs. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Seat Malaga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Seat Malaga would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Seat Malaga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Seat Malaga (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Seat Malaga should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 Seat Malaga.
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, 1985 Seat Malaga (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Seat Malaga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Seat Malaga | 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Seat | Fiat |
| Model | Malaga | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
