2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Grande Punto and 2007 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 7 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. 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 Fiat Grande Punto (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2007 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Grande Punto | Picanto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |