2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen SP2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 280 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grande Punto | SP2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
