2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Grande Punto and 2007 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 3 (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 275 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 Mazda 3 (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2007 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Grande Punto | 3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
