2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto and 2009 Renault Modus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Modus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Modus (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Modus should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 Renault Modus.
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 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Modus. (128 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Grande Punto | Modus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
