2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Meriva would be higher. Both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto and 2007 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,248 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Grande Punto | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |