2006 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Grande Punto and 2006 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto.
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, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 6. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Grande Punto | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Grande Punto | 6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |