2006 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 385 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester 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 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Grande Punto | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |