2010 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 943 kg more than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. 2011 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Fiat Grande Punto | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Grande Punto | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |