2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto and 2009 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 153 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.
Because 2009 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 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 S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Grande Punto | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
