2011 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2011 Fiat Grande Punto and 2011 Renault Thalia 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 Renault Thalia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Thalia (104 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia.
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 Renault Thalia (148 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (116 Nm). This means 2011 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. 2011 Renault Thalia 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. 2011 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Grande Punto | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2473 mm |
