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. Both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto and 2008 Opel Astra are equipped with a 1,248 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Astra (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 210 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.
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 Opel Astra (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Grande Punto | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
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 | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 200 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 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 14.1 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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |