2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 93 kg more than 2009 Fiat Grande 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, 2009 Honda Accord (193 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Grande Punto | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.9 mm | 96.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |