2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2007 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 156 | Grande Punto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |