2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1995 Kia Sephia
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Sephia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Sephia would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Sephia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Kia Sephia (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Kia Sephia 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 90 kg more than 1995 Kia Sephia.
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, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 1995 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Grande Punto | Sephia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
