2010 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 339 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Because 2012 Lotus Elise 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 2012 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat Grande Punto | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Grande Punto | Elise |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |
