2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Abarth Grande Punto would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | Grande Punto | Rapide |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |