2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Grande Punto and 2007 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (138 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 345 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 Opel Zafira (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Grande Punto | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
