2010 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 215 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 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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2010 Fiat Grande Punto | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Grande Punto | Forester |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2615 mm |