2006 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Grande Punto and 2006 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto (89 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 239 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour. 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, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto (201 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2006 Smart ForFour 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 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Grande Punto | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | Grande Punto | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
