2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,467 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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 Smart ForFour (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Smart | Fiat |
| Model | ForFour | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1467 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
