2006 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (201 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Grande Punto | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Grande Punto | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
