2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 2 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 536 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ascari A10 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.
Because 2009 Ascari A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 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 | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ascari |
| Model | Grande Punto | A10 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2636 mm |
