2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 285 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 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Grande Punto | Astra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
