2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto and 2008 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Opel Tigra. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Tigra weights approximately 225 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 Opel Tigra (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Tigra 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 Tigra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Grande Punto | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
