2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto and 2009 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Vivaro (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 444 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 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Vivaro 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 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Grande Punto | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |