2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 2007 BMW 325

To start off, both 2007 Abarth Grande Punto and 2007 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2007 Abarth Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Abarth Grande Punto 2007 BMW 325
Make Abarth BMW
Model Grande Punto 325
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors


 

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