2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto and 2008 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Punto (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Fiat 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 Punto (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | Punto | Grande Punto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1241 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 14.5 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 | 995 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |