2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 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 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Grande Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |