2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 250 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Grande Punto | 206 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
