2011 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2011 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2011 Fiat Grande Punto and 2011 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (118 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Opel Meriva. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Meriva.
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, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Meriva. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Fiat Grande Punto | 2011 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Grande Punto | Meriva |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |