2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 175 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 9 (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Grande Punto | 9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
