2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto and 2008 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 538 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ferrari 599 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ferrari 599. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 2008 Ferrari 599 has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari 599 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
Model | Grande Punto | 599 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 105 L |