2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Grande Punto | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |