2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Holden Cruze
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto and 2009 Holden Cruze were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Holden Cruze (138 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Cruze should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Holden Cruze (148 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (116 Nm). This means 2009 Holden Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Grande Punto | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1477 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2685 mm |
