2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, both 2007 Abarth Grande Punto and 2007 BMW 525 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 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (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 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Grande Punto | 525 |
| 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 - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
