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 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (118 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 265 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia.
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 | 1598 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2473 mm |
