2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2005 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 2005 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Suzuki Samurai (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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 | 2005 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Grande Punto | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
