2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Grande Punto and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
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 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Grande Punto | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |