2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto and 2008 Opel Vectra 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 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Vectra (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vectra weights approximately 558 kg more than 2008 Fiat 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 Vectra (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Punto | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
