2006 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2006 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Grande Punto and 2006 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 212 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 307.
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 Peugeot 307 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. 2006 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Grande Punto | 2006 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Grande Punto | 307 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
