2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2009 Lancia Musa 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lancia Musa (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lancia Musa weights approximately 343 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, 2009 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. 2009 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Grande Punto | Musa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |