2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto and 2008 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 888 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 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 | 2008 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Grande Punto | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
