2011 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto.
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, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. 2010 Pontiac Vibe has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Fiat Grande Punto | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | Grande Punto | Vibe |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |